8 Gujarati snack spots South Mumbai swears by

From Jain dips to moon-shaped digestives

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Trupti Dry Fruit StoreThere is nothing Italian about the gorgeous Italian toast here but it is worth standing in queue on a Sunday morning for; getting your snack stash at Trupti is no easy feat. The Italian toast is a Jain appetiser that has two pieces of toast stuffed with raw banana that has been spiced in sweet and tangy sauces. It is garnished with fresh coconut flakes and is an idea contender for your homely Sunday brunch spread. Pack home some jaggery and sesame biscuits for tea-time.123, VP Road, Mumbai; Tel: 022-23850022, 23873066; Trupti.co.in

PeppillonIt’s hard to imagine dips without a dash of garlic, but this shop does it for you. Their Jain dips, from hummus to celery-flavoured, come without a hint of onion and garlic and taste just at par with something out of a delicatessen. We would go here for their roasted vaal beans too, a super snack to stock in your work drawer.Address: 139, VP Road, Earth Pride, Opp Sikka Nagar, Mumbai; Tel: 022-23861385, 23861386

Chheda Dry Fruits and SnacksEvery Gujarati family worth their salt in South Mumbai shops at Chheda. A household name in this vicinity, you will find everything from flax seed seasoning to nut butters. We spotted a great snack: sem ka beej or drumstick seeds coated in a special green masala that is their maharaj’s top secret concoction.41, Ridge Road, Near Jain Temple, Walkeshwar, Mumbai; Tel: 022-23642236, 23699442

FoodspotWith outposts in Worli, Ghatkopar and even Mahableshwar, Foodspot has a lot to offer. At their Napean Sea Road outlet, we spotted soft nachni laddoos that can double up as baby meal, bajra and jowar puffs for chai time and poha dhokla to eat at snack hour. The fenugreek and moong dhokla are the best from the lot, soft, green, with an effervescent, fermented aftertaste.1-A Stardust Building, Darya Mahel Bus Stop, 80, Nepean Sea Road, Opp RBI Quarters, Mumbai; Tel: 022-23632116

AromeNext to Godrej Nature’s Basket at Mahalaxmi, this dry fruit store is also for snack lovers. We pecked on the pani puri and barbecue almonds that are crunchy, spicy and all things snack-able. A must-pick is the dry fruit bhel that has different nuts, seeds and raisins tossed in a spicy masala.Shop Number 27, Tirupati Shopping Arcade, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Opp. Mahalaxmi Temple, Mumbai; Tel: 09820113868; Arome.in

AvaryaRemember the Jain dips we told you about at Peppillon? Find them company with the extra crisp kand or purple yam chips from this store. So delicious, they’d put Pringles to shame. Also, for movie nights at home, take some caramel makhana; your family will love you.Shop No 4, Narendra Bhuvan, Next To Benzer, 51, Bhulabhai Desai Marg, Breach Candy, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai; Tel: 022-23518400

AppetiiteDiet mixes to stock at home and binge while watching #GirlBoss and sweet potato chips to serve on a board game night, Appetiite stocks it all. The store has a massive shelf filled with numerous diet food options that come in gourmet flavours to help you beat boredom.Shop No 1, 99, Sonal Bldg, AK Marg, Near Cumballa Hill Hospital, Kemps Corner, Mumbai; Tel: 022-23887373, 23887878